Basketball Wives La Season 1 Episode 1 Dailymotion
The reality TV show Basketball Wives LA first premiered on August 29, 2011, on VH1. It is a spin-off of the original show Basketball Wives which aired in 2010. The show follows the lives of a group of women who have relationships with professional basketball players. The show is known for its drama, catfights, and controversies.
The Cast
The first episode of the show introduces the cast. They are:
- Jackie Christie - wife of retired player Doug Christie
- Malaysia Pargo - wife of retired player Jannero Pargo
- Draya Michele - romantic partner of current player Gilbert Arenas
- Laura Govan - fiancée of current player Gilbert Arenas
- Imani Showalter - ex-fiancée of retired player Stephen Jackson
- Gloria Govan - fiancée of retired player Matt Barnes
The Plot
The first episode of Basketball Wives LA begins with the women meeting each other for the first time. They gather at a restaurant to celebrate Malaysia's birthday. Laura and Gloria Govan, who are sisters, arrive fashionably late which irks Jackie Christie. Jackie is the self-proclaimed "queen" and doesn't take kindly to being disrespected. The tension between Laura and Jackie is palpable from the start.
Imani Showalter is also introduced in this episode. She is the only cast member who is not currently in a relationship with a basketball player. She shares her story of how she met and got engaged to Stephen Jackson but ended up being single after he broke off the engagement. The other women listen attentively and try to comfort her.
Draya Michele also makes an entrance in this episode. She arrives with her friend, singer Brooke Valentine. Draya is immediately the center of attention because of her beauty and her relationship with Gilbert Arenas. Laura and Gloria are both skeptical of Draya and her intentions with Gilbert. They try to warn Malaysia about her, but Malaysia is not interested in getting involved in the drama.
The episode ends with the women leaving the restaurant, and Jackie Christie confronting Laura Govan about being late. Laura tries to explain herself, but Jackie is not having it. The other women look on in shock as the two women exchange words.
The Drama
Basketball Wives LA is known for its drama, and the first episode doesn't disappoint. The tension between Jackie Christie and Laura Govan is the main storyline of the episode. Jackie is offended by Laura's lateness and feels disrespected. Laura tries to explain herself, but Jackie is not having it. The argument escalates, and the other women try to intervene, but Jackie and Laura continue to exchange words.
The other drama in the episode centers around Draya Michele. Laura and Gloria Govan are both skeptical of Draya and try to warn Malaysia about her. They believe that Draya is a gold digger who is only interested in Gilbert's money. Malaysia doesn't agree with their assessment of Draya and tells them to back off.
In Conclusion
The first episode of Basketball Wives LA is packed with drama, catfights, and controversy. The tension between Jackie Christie and Laura Govan is the main storyline, and Draya Michele is introduced as a controversial figure. The show is a guilty pleasure for many viewers who enjoy watching the drama unfold. It remains one of VH1's most popular reality TV shows to date.
